Preseason: Week 1 Preview
Published on February 5, 2018 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC News Release
PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Riverhounds kick off training camp on Monday, Feb. 5 at Highmark Stadium. Marking the official beginning of the 2018 season, the Hounds enter camp with 13 players under contract and an additional number invited on trial.
In his first season leading the club, head coach Bob Lilley has brought on six players from his 2017 Rochester Rhinos squad. To date, the club's roster consists of seven new faces and six returners, including Kevin Kerr, Romeo Parkes and Joe Greenspan. Among the groups to watch is the brand new trio in goal, featuring University of Pittsburgh graduate Dan Lynd and recent USL signees Mike Kirk and Kyle Morton.
Preseason action quickly kicks off with the first week of training concluding with back-to-back matches against Spring Arbor University and Cleveland State University on Feb. 10 and Feb. 11, respectively, at Highmark Stadium.
Kickoff for Spring Arbor is set for 3 p.m. and Cleveland State for 2 p.m. Both matches are free to attend for the public.
Competing in the NAIA, Spring Arbor had a successful 2017 campaign, including reaching the Crossroads League Tournament championship. The Cougars went 16-4-1 under the guidance of head coach Nathan Miller.
Based in the Horizon League of Division I, Cleveland State placed fifth in its conference and finished 7-10-2 overall. Head coach Kirk Harwat is entering his second season leading the club.
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